#educators

[political-us]

Teachers protest education funding cuts

[mimi-0007]

Let's go!!!

[bonnibelleangelica]

An Australian PSA for Americans

I’m scared, people. Its come to my attention that some of you have no idea what Australia is like at all and genuinely believe we live in desert mud huts, cooking cans over a fire. So, here are some fun facts to give you a better understanding of Australia since I don’t want you thinking I’m an uneducated mud child.

1) Almost no one lives in the deserts. 90% of our populations live on the coasts (not just the east coast) in full blown, million-people cities. Imagine an American city, but everyone has a weird accent. Wifi, electricity, tiktok, teenage girls, techbros and even a few hundred Macdonald’s.

2) Kangaroos are like deer. They’re everywhere outside the cities, they don’t bother anyone and they eat grass in fields. Often times, we hit them with our cars. Possums climb our fences at night, foxes eat our chickens and magpies occasionally swoop us, though I’ve only experienced it twice.

3) It’s hot, but not that hot. We have green lawns and lakes, forests and rain storms, and in the summer, most people will only have to deal with temps of 30-35 degrees (85-95f). We dont generally get snow, but we get floods all the time.

4) Our politicians are racist too. We have a left and a right but our elections aren’t the game show yours seems to be. We also legally have to vote and everyone hates it.

5) Universal health care is cool. Sometimes emergency rooms are a little shit and our medicare doesn’t cover stuff perfectly, but as someone with multiple health problems, it’s not a health crisis by any means. Private cover is available anyway, so if you want to, u can pay for better shit.

6) Bali is our national holiday location. Everyone has been or will go at some point, its only a few hours away and everything is cheap as hell. Otherwise, bouncing between the coasts or from city to country and visa versa is the way to go.

7) A lot of Australians hate America. Some of it is fair, some of it isnt, but i thought you should know since apparently some people think everyone loves America. In my experience, the bias goes the other way.

8) Our version of rednecks are bogans. Flannel, cigarettes, beer bellies and questionable political correctness, we’ve got it all.

9) We also have a racist, problematic history of genocide and segregation. In my mothers life time, we used to steal aboriginal kids to force them to act white and “breed away the black.” Australia day (our 4th of July) is very controversial because its on the day the first real colonisation started. And at this point, a lot of people see celebrating it as support of the problematic undertones it represents. Australia flags are a relatively rare sight.

10) Lightning round! We have religion, but it isn’t really brought up very often. There are a few churches in every town, but thats it. We also don’t say the pledge of allegiance, or sing the national anthem unless its a special memorial day. Gun control has been in place for decades and most people are fine with that. And lastly, our car accident death rate is a third of America’s (adjusted for population) so maybe get on that.

If you knew all of this, thank god! I hope this is completely useless. If you didn’t know one of these, that’s fair. Maybe go follow some Australia creators and remember, there’s rich snobs and bigots in every corner of the globe.

[sbrown82]

In a heartwarming story of community and education, a Mississippi teacher, Ms. Hooper, transformed an abandoned storefront in Yazoo City into a school called Abundance Academy, attracting students and offering an alternative to traditional schooling. Ms. Hooper, a former special education and social studies teacher, saw a need in her community and decided to create a microschool in an empty storefront. Abundance started with just six students, including her own children, and has since grown to accommodate about 50 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade, with a waiting list. Some students have come to Abundance to escape bullying, potential school shootings, anti-Black racism or feeling invisible in larger, traditional schools. The community-driven school is a space where students can "breathe," and Ms. Hooper aims to instill empathy, curiosity, and resilience. While the school operates in a converted storefront, Ms. Hooper dreams of a larger, permanent space and more resources to support the growing number of students. The Mississippi Delta, where Yazoo City is located, faces challenges with teacher shortages and scarce resources in public schools, while wealthier families often opt for private education. Ms. Hooper's approach is an example of innovative teaching and a response to the needs of families seeking alternatives to traditional schooling. Ms. Hooper hopes to achieve financial stability to finally pay herself and support the school's operations. Tuition is $300 a month and the school gets no public funds. But parents across the country are embracing alternatives to traditional classrooms, including microschools, empowered by technology and motivated by the pandemic.

Abundance Educational Institute (AEI) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. It provides a wide range of community services that extends beyond the norm and is dedicated to its community and the continual progression of students. They accept all donations.

104 South Main St (Mailing Address: Post Office Box 1224 Yazoo City, MS 39194)

Please visit www.abundanceeducational.com. You can also make a donation through the following methods:

Donation: Click Here

CASH APP: $AbundanceEdu

GoFundme: Click Here

[the-joy-of-knowledge]

A disciplined life is a life worth living..

What separates who we are from who we want to be is the degree to which we are willing to live a disciplined life. 3 hours spent on social media everyday could be spent working on your passion project, finishing an assignment, or spending time with people special to you.

We often claim we do not have enough time but do we not? If something is really important to you like eating well, exercise, getting an A, completing a book, writing a post, completing a project etc then you will make time for it.

Discipline gives you freedom to focus on what is most important. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and comfort because you have done the hard stuff first. You are not lazing around and then panicking to get work done. You are prioritizing yourself because that is all you've got.

[amnhnyc]

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[itellmyselfsecrets]

“Female professors are penalised if they aren't deemed sufficiently warm and accessible. But if they are warm and accessible they can be penalised for not appearing authoritative or professional. On the other hand, appearing authoritative and knowledgeable as a woman can result in student disapproval, because this violates gendered expectations. Meanwhile men are rewarded if they are accessible at a level that is simply expected in women and therefore only noticed if it's absent.” - Caroline Criado Perez (Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men)

[jstor]

As autumn sets in and the world slows down, there's something timeless about gathering to share knowledge—whether in the warmth of home or the quiet of a classroom. 🍂 📖 This 19th-century scene of a family learning together feels like a reflection of what education has always been about: connection, curiosity, and the joy of discovery.

At JSTOR, we believe in the power of learning to shape lives and inspire change. Whether you're an educator looking to ignite that spark in your students or a lifelong learner diving into a new subject, our resources are here to support you. From digital archives to classroom tools, JSTOR helps bring the world of knowledge to your fingertips.

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Image: Abraham van Strij, Parents Teaching Their Daughter a Song, early 19th century. Watercolor, pen and ink. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

[kingoftieland]

It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! 💯

I love moving about my classroom while I'm teaching, as it helps keep students engaged in the lesson. It's also ESSENTIAL for classroom management.

Don't believe me? Wolverine here is a perfect example of why teachers should NOT stay at the front of classrooms, especially with their backs turned to students!

[political-us]

[mimi-0007]

[portraitsofsaints]

Blessed Ivan Merz

1896-1928

Feast Day: May 10

Patronage: youth and youth ministers, military personnel, dentists, pulmonologists, philosophers, philologists, students, educators, liturgists, theologians, devotees of the Holy Eucharist, and lay faithful engaged in Christian apostolate.

Blessed Ivan Merz was born in Croatia, fought in WWI, and became a philosophy professor. During this time, he made a vow of chastity, wanting to remain a layperson, devoting himself to the Church, and evangelizing the youth. He promoted liturgical renewal, Catholic Action in Croatia (Croatian Union of Eagles), and Eucharist devotion and crusades. He died of inflammation of his facial cavities and brain.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. (website)

[amnhnyc]

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